Ham and hominy chowder

4 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1tablespoonVegetable oil
1poundsRed potatoes; cubed
1mediumOnion; chopped
1mediumRed or green bell pepper;
. chopped
cupCooked ham; cubed
½cupCelery; chopped
1canWhite or yellow hominy; 14oz
1canGreen chilies; chopped, 4oz
1tablespoonFlour; all-purpose
teaspoonDried thyme leaves
teaspoonSalt (optional)
¼teaspoonBlack pepper
cupMilk

Directions

In a 3-quart saucepan, combine the oil, potatoes, onion, bell peppers, ham and celery. Cook over low heat 10 minutes stirring occasionally. Add the hominy, chilies, flour, thyme, salt and pepper. Gradually stir in the milk, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, simmer, covered, for 30 to 40 minutes or until soup is thickened and potatoes are tender.

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